Sebastian Janikowski

Gridiron football placekicker, Super Bowl champion

Sebastian Janikowski - Gridiron football placekicker, Super Bowl champion
Born

March 2nd, 1978
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Poland

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A placekicker in American football, played 17 seasons in the NFL. Drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 2000 as a first-round pick. Spent the majority of the career with the Raiders, contributing significantly to the team's scoring efforts. Played in Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens. Renowned for a powerful kicking leg and long-range accuracy, solidifying a reputation as one of the strongest kickers of the era.

Drafted 17th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft

Played for the Oakland Raiders from 2000 to 2016

Won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens

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